Vehicle Inspections
11 Bills in MA Legislature with Direct Implications for Auto Repairers Under Consideration
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components At least ten bills introduced this year in the Massachusetts Legislature would have direct implications for auto repairers. Senate Bill (SB) 797 would set a $55/hour minimum labor rate for auto body repairs. It would also create an auto body labor rate advisory board, on…
Read MoreTexas Bill would Significantly Increase Access to all Vehicle Data
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Texas State Representative Pat Curry (R-56th District) introduced HB 4555, which stipulates that a “manufacturer shall provide to each owner of a motor vehicle manufactured by the manufacturer access to vehicle-generated data generated by the owner’s vehicle without restriction, limitation, fee, license, or requiring use of a…
Read MoreBills Introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia would Loosen Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Bills were recently introduced in New Hampshire, New York, and Virginia that would loosen requirements around those states’ vehicle safety inspection programs. New Hampshire House Bill (HB) 209 would exempt a vehicle, purchased from a licensed dealer prior to or during the vehicle’s model year,…
Read MoreConnecticut Bill would Allow Vehicles to Bypass Emissions Inspections
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components SB 290 – a bill introduced in the Connecticut Legislature – would allow vehicles to ignore the state’s vehicle emissions inspection requirements. Specifically, the bill would, “permit the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to register a motor vehicle even if such motor vehicle is not in…
Read MoreMissouri Bills Pre-Filed Ahead of Legislative Session would Impact Auto Repairers
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components State legislative lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced a number of bills that could impact automotive repair shops directly or indirectly if they become law. Missouri’s next legislative session doesn’t start until January 8, 2025, but the state allows their legislators to “pre-file” bills before…
Read MoreASA Leaders Provide Insight on Rising Cost of Auto Repairs in Wall Street Journal Article
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components ASA Board Chairman Scott Benavidez and Incoming Chair Dan Stander provided insight on the causes behind the rising costs of automotive repairs in an article published today in the Wall Street Journal. The owners of Mr. B’s Paint and Body Shop in Albuquerque, NM and…
Read MoreMichigan State Senate Passes Bill Regulating Auxiliary Repair Shop Facilities
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Michigan State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 867 on a 38-0 vote last week. It now awaits consideration in the State House. State Senator John Cherry (D) originally introduced SB 867 earlier this year for the primary purpose of making it easier for auto…
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The California Legislature passed a bill – AB 2286 – that would prohibit heavy duty vehicles autonomous vehicles (AVs) from driving on roads in the state unless a licensed operator is present in the vehicle. The bill is very similar to a bill that Governor…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on roadways in the country. Titled, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment”, the plan “will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation and support…
Read MoreFederal Agency Issues Warning on Substandard Aftermarket Airbags
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer alert regarding substandard replacement airbag inflators that have killed three people and severely wounded two others. In its alert, NHTSA explained that these defective parts were installed after the vehicle in which it was installed…
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